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681 S 42nd St, Louisville, KY, 40211

$80,000

Home List Price

$950*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,593 SqFt
$50/SqFt
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681 S 42nd St, Louisville$80,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$950*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDriveway
Year Built1925
HeatingForced Air
BasementYes
MLS #1675748
Lot Size0.14 Acres
StatusActive

About 681 S 42nd St

This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home in West Louisville is full of potential and perfect for an owner-occupant or investor. Featuring a spacious layout with plenty of natural light, this property offers a great opportunity to customize it to your liking. While it does need some repairs, the home's classic character and functional layout make it a worthwhile investment. Highlights include generous living spaces, a kitchen with room for updates, and three well-sized bedrooms. The large backyard provides ample space for outdoor enjoyment. Conveniently located, this home is an affordable option with plenty of possibilities. Don't miss the chance to turn this house into a home or add it to your investment portfolio. Schedule your showing today!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,593 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Green Team Real Estate Services

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.14 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Watterson to River Park West to street (L)

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $80,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $50/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $276
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Louisville, KY

City

Med. Sold Price

$256.1K

Med. Price/SqFt

$187

Avg. Days On Market

43

# of Sold Homes

696

681 S 42nd St vs Louisville

38 DAYS ON ROCKET

-5 Days

$80,000

-$176.1K Less

$50/SqFt

-$138 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $176.1K less than the Median Sold Price and $138/SqFt less than other homes in Louisville, KY.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: Metro Search (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)
  • MLS Number: #1675748

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Green Team Real Estate Services

IDX The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange Program of Metro Search Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by other Brokerage firms are marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo or the Internet Data Exchange thumbnail logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing IDX Brokers. The Broker providing these data believes them to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm them before relying on them in a purchase decision. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright © 2025 Greater Louisville Association of Realtors. All Rights Reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 1/4/2025, 11:51:03 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$276$59,420
2019$269$59,420
2018$657$50,410
2017$657$50,410

History based on county public records data.

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Total Monthly Payment

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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  • Young Elementary School

  • 3526 W Muhammad Ali Blvd

  • 0.72 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades KG-5

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  • Foster Elementary School

  • 1401 S 41st St

  • 1.04 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades KG-5

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6
/10

  • Brandeis Elementary School

  • 2817 W Kentucky St

  • 1.26 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades PK-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $19,857. Typical income of Louisville, KY residents is less than $35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 681 S 42nd St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 681 S 42nd St property is $80,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 681 S 42nd St is a house located in Louisville, Kentucky, 40211.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 681 S 42nd St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $276 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 681 S 42nd St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 681 S 42nd St is 1,593 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 681 S 42nd St is 1925.

Rocket Homes›Kentucky›Jefferson County›Louisville›40211›681 S 42nd St

This home is located at 681 S 42nd St in Louisville, KY and zip code 40211 in the Shawnee neighborhood. This 1,593 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 27, 2024 and is currently priced at $80,000.

Over 177 listings were sold over their listed price in December 2024 in Louisville, KY. In the same period over 353 listings were sold below the listed price and 166 listings were sold for the listed price. In December 2024 in Louisville, KY there were 6.7% less homes for sale than in November 2024. Listings spent 43 days on the market in December 2024, and had a median list price of $256,130 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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